Category: Economics

Most Exciting News

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In a couple weeks I’ll be taking David Gordon’s “How to Think: An Introduction to Logic.” Words can’t describe how excited I am. This is like telling a kid, “hey, you get to go to Disneyland for 7 weeks!” or, well, I’m not sure what can compare to the uber amazing thought of taking this course. David Gordon wrote a great article about his course for Mises Daily, you can read it here. That’s what got me really going about how fantastic this course will be. I took a formal logic class a couple years ago and really loved it….

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Update on Online Class

I’m sorry folks, if you missed the deadline for the discounted registration. Your only chance now is to get more than 5 people to sign up with you, and you can get the group rate of $35 per person. But I’ve been thinking about some other things too. In case you’re afraid that this class is going to be a little boring (or maybe slightly fun) but just not practical and relevant to your life, I have a solution. During the last couple weeks of the course, we will spend our live lecture time discussing current problems. After getting such…

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Discounted Registration for Online Class Till Saturday!

I realized that it isn’t really fair to say, “okay, to get $25 off the fee, register before Tuesday” and then my site goes down for some of Saturday and most of Sunday and Monday. In light of that, I’m extending the discount until 10pm on Friday. So if you missed the chance before, the discount is still good. I also have a partial syllabus created, if you aren’t sure if you want to do it. I can email it to you and you can have  a “sneak peek” at the course. And remember, student scholarships are available. Email me…

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The Unfortunate Tale of One Who Turned Their Computer On and Regretted It

What I mean by this is that you should turn your computer on, but don’t do it when you are up in front of an audience about to give a presentation. If at all possible, do it before then. Why? You will see the reason why in just a moment. But just to clarify, I fully support the idea of turning your computer on. It is a most useful and productive action. It just can be done at the wrong time, with bitter consequences. Here’s a scenario that will invariably occur if you start giving powerpoint presentations. If it hasn’t…

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Help!

Okay…I’m looking for help, ideas, suggestions, advice, on how to promote my online class. I’m sure the socialist would point out that I’m selfishly  motivated, which is true (who isn’t selfishly motivated?) but let me remind the socialist that I’m also offering something of value (I hope) to consumers. But I’m also motivated by more “noble” desires as well, I want to share this material and this information about free market economics with as many people as possible. So for that reason, I’m asking if anyone has any ideas about how to spread the word about it. If I uploaded…

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At the Mises Institute!

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Arrived at the Mises Institute this afternoon, gave my family a tour, played the Bosendorfer a little, introduced my father to Lew Rockwell, and had dinner and a wonderful visit with my great friend, Floy Lilley. I’m now in the “Rothbard Village” directly behind the Institute, in what is called the “French Quarters.” Be jealous. Especially since I get to visit the bookstore tomorrow morning and add to my growing library of political, economic and philosophical books.

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Register for Online Class in Economics

Starting in January, 2011 I will be teaching an online course in economics. This will deal primarily with economic theory as I believe this will give people a more solid foundation in analyzing economic policies of our day and policies throughout history. If you know a law of economics you will know how this works in the real world and you can point to examples of the law’s effects, be it in the Great Depression, the hyperinflation of Germany or the latest government stimulus project. There is no necessary equipment for this class, besides a computer with internet and speakers of…

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